Award-Winning Filmmaker
Joe Ciminera
Pioneering horror, suspense, and psychological storytelling
About Joe
Independent Filmmaker
Joe Ciminera is an award-winning independent filmmaker who has earned recognition for his distinctive directing style that emphasizes authenticity and emotional intensity—often working without traditional scripts on set to capture raw, natural performances.
With over 250 film festival awards, Joe has established himself as a pioneering force in horror and psychological storytelling, delivering immersive and emotionally driven narratives that push creative boundaries.
His body of work spans horror, science fiction, suspense, anthology storytelling, and more—including Purification, Acedia, 6 Minutes of Death, The Library, Tales from the Dark, Somnium, Me Familia, and Funeral.
Career Highlights
Filmography
A complete list of films and projects spanning over a decade of independent filmmaking.
| Year | Title | Genre | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Funeral | Drama | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2022 | The Wizards Books: A Tale of Three Sisters | Fantasy | Director |
| 2021 | Me Familia 2 | Crime Drama | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2020 | Corona Virus Quarantine | Short | Writer, Director |
| 2020 | 6 Tales of Sin | Anthology Series | Creator, Writer, Director |
| 2018 | Somnium | Horror/Thriller | Writer, Director, Producer, Editor |
| 2017 | E19 Virus | Horror/Thriller | Writer, Director |
| 2017 | Me Familia | Crime Drama | Writer, Director, Cinematographer |
| 2015 | Character Flaws | Short | Writer, Director |
| 2014 | Venial | Horror | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2013 | 6 Minutes of Death | Thriller/Horror | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2013 | The Library | Horror/Fantasy | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2013–2024 | Tales from the Dark | Anthology TV | Creator, Writer, Director |
| 2012 | Acedia | Horror | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2012 | Purification | Sci-Fi / Horror | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
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Explore the films and series created by Joe Ciminera, including horror anthologies, independent features, suspense thrillers, and horror dramas — available across major streaming platforms.
Six Tales of Sin
2020A six-part horror anthology series exploring the darker side of human nature through stories inspired by the deadly sins.
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6 Minutes of Death
2013A suspense thriller following a desperate race against time where every second matters.
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Tales of the Dark
2013A collection of chilling tales that blend horror, mystery, and suspense.
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Funeral
2025A horror feature that turns a solemn gathering into a terrifying experience.
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Me Familia
2017A dramatic independent feature centered on family, loyalty, and survival.
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E-19 Virus
2017A horror-thriller exploring the outbreak of a deadly virus and its devastating consequences.
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Purification
2012An independent horror film from Joe Ciminera's early catalog.
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Acedia
2012A psychological horror project examining fear, isolation, and despair.
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Venial
—An independent horror production from Joe Ciminera.
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Somnium
2018A suspenseful independent feature exploring dreams, reality, and the unknown.
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Me Familia 2
2021The follow-up to Me Familia, continuing the story of family and survival.
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